According to Firearm Chronicles
Police are still investigating what led to a shooting in downtown Austin on Saturday night that resulted in the death of a 28-year old Black Lives Matter supporter, but Austin Mayor Steve Adler said on Sunday evening that one thing is clear; there are too many guns around. In a Twitter post, Adler proclaimed that “in a split moment, three guns were drawn, eight shots were fired, and a protester was tragically killed. This is horrible as is all gun violence. There are too many guns. Our City is shaken and, like so many in our community, I’m heartbroken and stunned.”
According to Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, the incident unfolded just before 10 p.m. as protests in the downtown area were ramping up. The driver of a vehicle turned onto Congress Avenue, where a large number of protesters were blocking the street. The driver began honking his horn, and in turn protesters “descended on the vehicle.” One of them was 28-year old Garrett Foster, who was carrying an AK-47.
Foster also approached the car before being shot multiple times, Manley said. Another person at the protest fired at the vehicle as the driver fled the scene, the chief added. Manley said both firearms used in the shooting, along with the vehicle involved, have been secured as evidence. He noted both of the people who fired their weapons possess concealed handgun licenses.
Manley said the driver of the vehicle was among those calling police to report the shooting. He said the driver was asked to pull over and await arrival of officers before he was detained for questioning. Having cooperated with the police investigation, the driver and the other shooter have since been released after consultation with the district attorney, pending the outcome of the investigation, Manley said.